Staff Artists - Flame

This is our catalog of Flameworking classes. Call512-380-0770to register for classes, or to be placed on the interest list for those classes not yet scheduled. Better yet, signup for ourmailing listand receive automatic updates of upcoming classes.

Staff ArtistInstructor: Lisa Jo Bass

Beginner Bead Instruction

This is a private 3-hour lesson, set up to fit in your schedule, that will get you started on the torch. You will learn how to use glass rods, mantrels, and marvers to create and shape simple beads.

Tuition: $195.
All tools, materials and glass rods will be supplied for the class.

Call 512-380-0770 and Lisa Jo will set up a class with you to fit in your schedule!

Continued Bead Instruction (Private)

After taking our Beginner Bead Instruction class, you can get some more private time with Lisa Jo on an hourly basis, to work on perfecting a shape or helping you with your technique.

Hourly rate of $90/hour.

Call 512-380-0770 and Lisa Jo will set up a class with you to fit in your schedule!

Bead Shaping and Fundamentals Class

In this 4 week intermediate flame working class, students will learn bead shaping through the use of heat control as well as shaping with and without tools. Fundamentals such as stringer control and encasing will be taught using several different techniques. Students must have completed our Beginner Bead Instruction class (or equivalent) to take this class. This is a great way to learn the fundamentals for the beginner bead artist, or to brush up on techniques for the more experienced beadmaker.

Tuition: $195All tools and materials are supplied for this class.
This is a 4 week class that meets on Wednesday nights from 6:30-9:00pm.

Next class TBD

Call 512-380-0770 to get put on interest list.

Bead Open Studio

Students must have completed our Beginner Bead Instruction class (or equivalent) to take this open studio. This studio time helps beginner bead artists get more experience (shaping and fundamentals) on the torch so that you can move on to our intermediate classes. More experienced bead artists are also welcome to get some more torch time. All tools are available for this class.

Students must have the equivalent of our Beginner Bead Instruction plus one of our Bead Shaping and Fundaments classes (or at least 1-2 hours of additional private instruction and/or studio time)

Tuition: $75All materials and rod will be provided.

This is a Saturday class from 10am - 2pm.

Call512-380-0770 to get put on interest list.

Dichroic Beads, Twisties and Presses

In this 4 hour intermediate workshop, you will learn how to:1. Use dichroic glass in beads and twisted canes.
2. Make twisted rainbow cane.
3. Use bead presses.

Students must have the equivalent of our Beginner Bead Instruction plus one of our Bead Shaping and Fundaments classes (or at least 1-2 hours of additional private instruction and/or studio time)

Tuition: $75All materials and rod will be provided.

This is a Saturday class from 10am - 2pm.

Call512-380-0770 to get put on interest list.

Bugs and Butterflies

In this 4 hour intermediate workshop, you will learn how to make bugs and butterflies!

Students must have the equivalent of our Beginner Bead Instruction plus one of our Bead Shaping and Fundaments classes (or at least 1-2 hours of additional private instruction and/or studio time).

Tuition: $75All materials and rod will be provided.

This is a Saturday class from 10am - 2pm.

Call512-380-0770 to get put on interest list.

Striped, Triangle and Window Beads

In this 4 hour intermediate workshop, you will learn how to create:1. An encased striped bead.
2. An encased triangle bead
3. A stained glass window bead

Students must have the equivalent of our Beginner Bead Instruction plus one of our Bead Shaping and Fundaments classes (or at least 1-2 hours of additional private instruction and/or studio time).

Tuition: $75All materials and rod will be provided.

This is a Saturday class, June 15th, 2019, from 10am - 2pm.

Call512-380-0770 to register.

Sculptural Beads

In this 4 hour intermediate workshop, you will learn:1. Two methods to make heart shaped beads.
2. How to make disk shaped flowers.
3. How to make simple critters and birds.

Students must have the equivalent of our Beginner Bead Instruction plus one of our Bead Shaping and Fundaments classes (or at least 1-2 hours of additional private instruction and/or studio time).

Tuition: $75All materials and rod will be provided.

This is a Saturday class, July 27th, 2019, from 10am - 2pm.

Call512-380-0770 to register.

Silvered Ivory Stringer, Dark Ivory and Shards

In this 4 hour intermediate workshop, you will learn:
1. To make and use silvered ivory stringer
2. Dark ivory reactions.
3. How to blow shards and apply to beads.

Students must have the equivalent of our Beginner Bead Instruction plus one of our Bead Shaping and Fundaments classes (or at least 1-2 hours of additional private instruction and/or studio time).

Tuition: $75All materials and rod will be provided.

This is a Saturday class, August 17th, 2019, from 10am - 2pm.

Call512-380-0770 to register.

Holiday Blown Glass Ornaments

A Blue Moon Holiday tradition continues into it's 8th year! Join us and learn how to blow German style glass ornaments.

Each student receives 10 glass tubes that you fill with colorful crushed glass frit, then heat the glass tube in the flame, then blow. It might take a little practice but after you have blown a few, you will end up with some lovely one-of-a-kind ornaments to keep or give as presents. After time in the kiln, your handmade ornaments will be ready to pick up the next day.

No previous experience required, but you must be at least 13 years of age (with a parent in attendance). 10 Ornaments and hangers included.

A 2 hour class can be setup Mondays through Saturdays, daytime and evening. Just call us at 512-380-0770 and let us know your time and/or day of the week preferences, and we will schedule a class for you. You can get your own group of 6 together, or we can place you in a group already scheduled.